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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.08, 670.66 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.08, 670.66 and 328.79 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.08 : 670.66 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.08/670.66 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.08x = 670.66 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.08x = 220,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,506.30/486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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