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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.48, 673.30 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.48, 673.30 and 331.96 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.48 : 673.30 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.48/673.30 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.48x = 673.30 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.48x = 223,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,508.67/487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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