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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.82, 672.90 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.82, 672.90 and 312.86 is: 431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.82 : 672.90 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.82/672.90 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.82x = 672.90 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.82x = 210,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,523.49/487.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.56

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