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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.83, 673.44 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.83, 673.44 and 301.43 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.83 : 673.44 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.83/673.44 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.83x = 673.44 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.83x = 202,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,994.53/487.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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