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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.29, 671.01 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.29, 671.01 and 355.07 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.29 : 671.01 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.29/671.01 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.29x = 671.01 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.29x = 238,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,252.17/486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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