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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.71, 672.78 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.71, 672.78 and 340.71 is: 470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.71 : 672.78 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.71/672.78 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.71x = 672.78 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.71x = 229,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,222.87/487.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.00

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