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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.40, 671.07 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.40, 671.07 and 311.85 is: 430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.40 : 671.07 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.40/671.07 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.40x = 671.07 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.40x = 209,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,273.18/486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.25

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