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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.12, 670.20 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.12, 670.20 and 387.68 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.12 : 670.20 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.12/670.20 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.12x = 670.20 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.12x = 259,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,823.14/486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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