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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.12, 670.79 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.12, 670.79 and 289.59 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.12 : 670.79 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.12/670.79 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.12x = 670.79 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.12x = 194,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,254.08/486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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