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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.40, 670.93 and 299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.40, 670.93 and 299.56 is: 413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.40 : 670.93 = 299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.40/670.93 = 299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.40x = 670.93 × 299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.40x = 200,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,983.79/486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.21

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