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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.27, 671.08 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.27, 671.08 and 318.25 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.27 : 671.08 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.27/671.08 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.27x = 671.08 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.27x = 213,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,573.51/486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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