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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.68, 672.66 and 340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.68, 672.66 and 340.26 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.68 : 672.66 = 340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.68/672.66 = 340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.68x = 672.66 × 340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.68x = 228,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,879.29/487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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