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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.18, 671.22 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.18, 671.22 and 413.28 is: 570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.18 : 671.22 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.18/671.22 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.18x = 671.22 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.18x = 277,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,401.80/486.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.57

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