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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.43, 671.39 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.43, 671.39 and 290.06 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.43 : 671.39 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.43/671.39 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.43x = 671.39 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.43x = 194,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,741.93/486.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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