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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.35, 671.15 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.35, 671.15 and 287.18 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.35 : 671.15 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.35/671.15 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.35x = 671.15 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.35x = 192,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,738.22/486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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