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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.18, 671.13 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.18, 671.13 and 326.70 is: 450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.18 : 671.13 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.18/671.13 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.18x = 671.13 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.18x = 219,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,258.17/486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.98

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