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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.69, 673.14 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.69, 673.14 and 301.34 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.69 : 673.14 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.69/673.14 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.69x = 673.14 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.69x = 202,844.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,844.01/487.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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