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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.23, 671.49 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.23, 671.49 and 320.57 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.23 : 671.49 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.23/671.49 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.23x = 671.49 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.23x = 215,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,259.55/486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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