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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.18, 670.95 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.18, 670.95 and 289.86 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.18 : 670.95 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.18/670.95 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.18x = 670.95 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.18x = 194,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,481.57/486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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