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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.91, 731.46 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.91, 731.46 and 213.79 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.91 : 731.46 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.91/731.46 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.91x = 731.46 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.91x = 156,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,377.00/487.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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