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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.33, 671.11 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.33, 671.11 and 289.83 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.33 : 671.11 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.33/671.11 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.33x = 671.11 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.33x = 194,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,507.81/486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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