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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.12, 670.56 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.12, 670.56 and 289.50 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.12 : 670.56 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.12/670.56 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.12x = 670.56 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.12x = 194,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,127.12/486.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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