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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.27, 671.22 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.27, 671.22 and 347.09 is: 479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.27 : 671.22 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.27/671.22 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.27x = 671.22 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.27x = 232,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,970.39/486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.10

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