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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.56, 672.96 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.56, 672.96 and 312.81 is: 431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.56 : 672.96 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.56/672.96 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.56x = 672.96 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.56x = 210,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,508.62/487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.76

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