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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.36, 671.42 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.36, 671.42 and 355.32 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.36 : 671.42 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.36/671.42 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.36x = 671.42 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.36x = 238,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,568.95/486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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