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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.44, 671.18 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.44, 671.18 and 329.10 is: 454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.44 : 671.18 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.44/671.18 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.44x = 671.18 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.44x = 220,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,881.98/486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.08

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