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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.26, 671.22 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.26, 671.22 and 329.70 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.26 : 671.22 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.26/671.22 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.26x = 671.22 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.26x = 221,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,301.49/486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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