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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.40, 671.36 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.40, 671.36 and 355.84 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.40 : 671.36 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.40/671.36 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.40x = 671.36 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.40x = 238,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,896.74/486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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