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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.04, 670.64 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.04, 670.64 and 289.52 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.04 : 670.64 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.04/670.64 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.04x = 670.64 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.04x = 194,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,163.69/486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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