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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.13, 670.90 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.13, 670.90 and 279.13 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.13 : 670.90 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.13/670.90 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.13x = 670.90 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.13x = 187,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,268.32/486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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