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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.44, 672.42 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.44, 672.42 and 312.60 is: 431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.44 : 672.42 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.44/672.42 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.44x = 672.42 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.44x = 210,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,198.49/487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.23

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