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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.64, 672.74 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.64, 672.74 and 312.92 is: 431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.64 : 672.74 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.64/672.74 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.64x = 672.74 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.64x = 210,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,513.80/487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.70

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