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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.54, 672.94 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.54, 672.94 and 312.88 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.54 : 672.94 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.54/672.94 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.54x = 672.94 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.54x = 210,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,549.47/487.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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