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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.69, 731.80 and 213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.69, 731.80 and 213.77 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.69 : 731.80 = 213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.69/731.80 = 213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.69x = 731.80 × 213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.69x = 156,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,438.98/487.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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