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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.35, 671.16 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.35, 671.16 and 289.87 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.35 : 671.16 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.35/671.16 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.35x = 671.16 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.35x = 194,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,548.56/486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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