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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.74, 672.78 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.74, 672.78 and 313.18 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.74 : 672.78 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.74/672.78 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.74x = 672.78 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.74x = 210,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,701.24/487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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