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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.16, 670.92 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.16, 670.92 and 308.92 is: 426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.16 : 670.92 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.16/670.92 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.16x = 670.92 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.16x = 207,260.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,260.61/486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.32

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