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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.64, 673.23 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.64, 673.23 and 376.89 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.64 : 673.23 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.64/673.23 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.64x = 673.23 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.64x = 253,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,733.65/487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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