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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.16, 670.82 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.16, 670.82 and 289.62 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.16 : 670.82 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.16/670.82 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.16x = 670.82 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.16x = 194,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,281.44/486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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