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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.75, 731.62 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.75, 731.62 and 213.87 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.75 : 731.62 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.75/731.62 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.75x = 731.62 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.75x = 156,467.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,467.91/487.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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