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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.01, 670.43 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.01, 670.43 and 328.43 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.01 : 670.43 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.01/670.43 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.01x = 670.43 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.01x = 220,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,191.82/486.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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