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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.07, 670.25 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.07, 670.25 and 361.52 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.07 : 670.25 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.07/670.25 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.07x = 670.25 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.07x = 242,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,311.36/486.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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