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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.37, 671.14 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.37, 671.14 and 284.49 is: 392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.37 : 671.14 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.37/671.14 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.37x = 671.14 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.37x = 190,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,931.91/486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.57

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