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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.59, 672.73 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.59, 672.73 and 330.22 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.59 : 672.73 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.59/672.73 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.59x = 672.73 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.59x = 222,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,148.90/487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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