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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.29, 670.02 and 387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.29, 670.02 and 387.87 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.29 : 670.02 = 387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.29/670.02 = 387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.29x = 670.02 × 387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.29x = 259,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,880.66/486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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