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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.41, 671.49 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.41, 671.49 and 339.19 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.41 : 671.49 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.41/671.49 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.41x = 671.49 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.41x = 227,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,761.01/486.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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