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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.12, 670.14 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.12, 670.14 and 369.48 is: 509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.12 : 670.14 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.12/670.14 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.12x = 670.14 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.12x = 247,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,603.33/486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.35

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