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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.21, 670.54 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.21, 670.54 and 387.80 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.21 : 670.54 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.21/670.54 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.21x = 670.54 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.21x = 260,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,035.41/486.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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