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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.42, 671.56 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.42, 671.56 and 346.82 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.42 : 671.56 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.42/671.56 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.42x = 671.56 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.42x = 232,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,910.44/486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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