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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.24, 670.71 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.24, 670.71 and 311.68 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.24 : 670.71 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.24/670.71 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.24x = 670.71 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.24x = 209,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,046.89/486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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