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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.15, 670.68 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.15, 670.68 and 338.53 is: 467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.15 : 670.68 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.15/670.68 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.15x = 670.68 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.15x = 227,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,044.88/486.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.02

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