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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.02, 670.66 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.02, 670.66 and 299.50 is: 413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.02 : 670.66 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.02/670.66 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.02x = 670.66 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.02x = 200,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,860.24/486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.27

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