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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.48, 672.40 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.48, 672.40 and 310.44 is: 428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.48 : 672.40 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.48/672.40 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.48x = 672.40 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.48x = 208,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,739.86/487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.20

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