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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.29, 669.89 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.29, 669.89 and 361.73 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.29 : 669.89 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.29/669.89 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.29x = 669.89 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.29x = 242,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,319.31/486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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