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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.42, 671.63 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.42, 671.63 and 300.17 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.42 : 671.63 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.42/671.63 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.42x = 671.63 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.42x = 201,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,603.18/486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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