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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.82, 673.43 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.82, 673.43 and 331.28 is: 457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.82 : 673.43 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.82/673.43 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.82x = 673.43 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.82x = 223,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,093.89/487.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.33

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