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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.42, 671.24 and 289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.42, 671.24 and 289.94 is: 400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.42 : 671.24 = 289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.42/671.24 = 289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.42x = 671.24 × 289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.42x = 194,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,619.33/486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.11

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