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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.41, 673.36 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.41, 673.36 and 319.76 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.41 : 673.36 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.41/673.36 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.41x = 673.36 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.41x = 215,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,311.95/487.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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