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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.88, 672.98 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.88, 672.98 and 313.16 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.88 : 672.98 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.88/672.98 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.88x = 672.98 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.88x = 210,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,750.42/487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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