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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.67, 671.82 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.67, 671.82 and 340.04 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.67 : 671.82 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.67/671.82 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.67x = 671.82 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.67x = 228,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,442.31/487.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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