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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.28, 670.32 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.28, 670.32 and 387.88 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.28 : 670.32 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.28/670.32 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.28x = 670.32 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.28x = 260,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,003.72/486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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