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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.16, 670.92 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.16, 670.92 and 287.01 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.16 : 670.92 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.16/670.92 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.16x = 670.92 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.16x = 192,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,560.75/486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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