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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.90, 672.96 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.90, 672.96 and 313.30 is: 432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.90 : 672.96 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.90/672.96 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.90x = 672.96 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.90x = 210,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,838.37/487.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.13

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