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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.36, 671.28 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.36, 671.28 and 289.88 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.36 : 671.28 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.36/671.28 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.36x = 671.28 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.36x = 194,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,590.65/486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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