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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.18, 670.88 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.18, 670.88 and 469.64 is: 648.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.18 : 670.88 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.18/670.88 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.18x = 670.88 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.18x = 315,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,072.08/486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.06

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