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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.32, 670.98 and 299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.32, 670.98 and 299.72 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.32 : 670.98 = 299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.32/670.98 = 299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.32x = 670.98 × 299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.32x = 201,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,106.13/486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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