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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.52, 672.54 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.52, 672.54 and 340.44 is: 469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.52 : 672.54 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.52/672.54 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.52x = 672.54 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.52x = 228,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,959.52/487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.64

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