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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.09, 670.82 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.09, 670.82 and 299.52 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.09 : 670.82 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.09/670.82 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.09x = 670.82 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.09x = 200,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,922.51/486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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