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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.84, 673.38 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.84, 673.38 and 332.68 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.84 : 673.38 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.84/673.38 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.84x = 673.38 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.84x = 224,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,020.06/487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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