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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 730.68 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.62, 730.68 and 324.72 is: 486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.62 : 730.68 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.62/730.68 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.62x = 730.68 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.62x = 237,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,266.41/487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.58

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