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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.24, 670.56 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.24, 670.56 and 328.86 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.24 : 670.56 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.24/670.56 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.24x = 670.56 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.24x = 220,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,520.36/486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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