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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.76, 673.12 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.76, 673.12 and 301.28 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.76 : 673.12 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.76/673.12 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.76x = 673.12 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.76x = 202,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,797.59/487.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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