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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.65, 672.95 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.65, 672.95 and 301.07 is: 415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.65 : 672.95 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.65/672.95 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.65x = 672.95 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.65x = 202,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,605.06/487.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.47

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