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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.13, 668.86 and 472.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.13, 668.86 and 472.51 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.13 : 668.86 = 472.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.13/668.86 = 472.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.13x = 668.86 × 472.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.13x = 316,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,043.04/486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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