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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.75, 672.01 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.75, 672.01 and 435.30 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.75 : 672.01 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.75/672.01 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.75x = 672.01 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.75x = 292,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,525.95/487.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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