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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.28, 670.96 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.28, 670.96 and 289.76 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.28 : 670.96 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.28/670.96 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.28x = 670.96 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.28x = 194,417.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,417.37/486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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