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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.38, 671.18 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.38, 671.18 and 355.94 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.38 : 671.18 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.38/671.18 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.38x = 671.18 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.38x = 238,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,899.81/486.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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