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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 670.41 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486, 670.41 and 289.17 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 670.41 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/670.41 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 670.41 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 193,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,862.46/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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