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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.24, 670.70 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.24, 670.70 and 289.72 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.24 : 670.70 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.24/670.70 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.24x = 670.70 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.24x = 194,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,315.20/486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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