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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.43, 672.87 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.43, 672.87 and 312.87 is: 431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.43 : 672.87 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.43/672.87 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.43x = 672.87 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.43x = 210,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,520.84/487.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.90

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