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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.15, 670.91 and 287.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.15, 670.91 and 287.00 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.15 : 670.91 = 287.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.15/670.91 = 287.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.15x = 670.91 × 287.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.15x = 192,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,546.38/486.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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