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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.94, 673.61 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.94, 673.61 and 331.40 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.94 : 673.61 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.94/673.61 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.94x = 673.61 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.94x = 223,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,234.35/487.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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