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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.06, 728.97 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.06, 728.97 and 254.64 is: 381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.06 : 728.97 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.06/728.97 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.06x = 728.97 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.06x = 185,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,624.92/486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.90

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