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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 672.87 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.62, 672.87 and 356.70 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.62 : 672.87 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.62/672.87 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.62x = 672.87 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.62x = 240,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,012.73/487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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