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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.53, 672.33 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.53, 672.33 and 321.58 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.53 : 672.33 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.53/672.33 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.53x = 672.33 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.53x = 216,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,207.88/487.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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