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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.70, 731.67 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.70, 731.67 and 343.70 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.70 : 731.67 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.70/731.67 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.70x = 731.67 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.70x = 251,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,474.98/487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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