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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.43, 671.73 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.43, 671.73 and 312.08 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.43 : 671.73 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.43/671.73 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.43x = 671.73 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.43x = 209,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,628.58/486.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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