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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.44, 671.14 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.44, 671.14 and 346.44 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.44 : 671.14 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.44/671.14 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.44x = 671.14 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.44x = 232,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,509.74/486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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