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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.06, 670.23 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.06, 670.23 and 355.02 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.06 : 670.23 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.06/670.23 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.06x = 670.23 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.06x = 237,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,945.05/486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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