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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.03, 670.71 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.03, 670.71 and 299.44 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.03 : 670.71 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.03/670.71 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.03x = 670.71 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.03x = 200,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,837.40/486.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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