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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.36, 671.33 and 328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.36, 671.33 and 328.89 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.36 : 671.33 = 328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.36/671.33 = 328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.36x = 671.33 × 328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.36x = 220,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,794.55/486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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