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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.60, 730.59 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.60, 730.59 and 343.02 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.60 : 730.59 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.60/730.59 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.60x = 730.59 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.60x = 250,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,603.33/487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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