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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.31, 671.34 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.31, 671.34 and 346.72 is: 478.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.31 : 671.34 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.31/671.34 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.31x = 671.34 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.31x = 232,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,767.00/486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.64

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