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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.71, 672.98 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.71, 672.98 and 313.29 is: 432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.71 : 672.98 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.71/672.98 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.71x = 672.98 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.71x = 210,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,836.34/487.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.30

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