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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.33, 671.05 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.33, 671.05 and 456.76 is: 630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.33 : 671.05 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.33/671.05 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.33x = 671.05 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.33x = 306,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,508.80/486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.25

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