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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.43, 672.40 and 330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.43, 672.40 and 330.07 is: 455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.43 : 672.40 = 330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.43/672.40 = 330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.43x = 672.40 × 330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.43x = 221,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,939.07/487.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.33

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