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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.64, 673.32 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.64, 673.32 and 377.48 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.64 : 673.32 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.64/673.32 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.64x = 673.32 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.64x = 254,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,164.83/487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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