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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.09, 671.03 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.09, 671.03 and 320.31 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.09 : 671.03 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.09/671.03 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.09x = 671.03 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.09x = 214,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,937.62/486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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