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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.02, 670.59 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.02, 670.59 and 289.61 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.02 : 670.59 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.02/670.59 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.02x = 670.59 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.02x = 194,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,209.57/486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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