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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.37, 670.44 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.37, 670.44 and 381.21 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.37 : 670.44 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.37/670.44 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.37x = 670.44 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.37x = 255,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,578.43/486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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