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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.08, 670.81 and 299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.08, 670.81 and 299.66 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.08 : 670.81 = 299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.08/670.81 = 299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.08x = 670.81 × 299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.08x = 201,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,014.92/486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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