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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.46, 671.52 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.46, 671.52 and 312.22 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.46 : 671.52 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.46/671.52 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.46x = 671.52 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.46x = 209,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,661.97/486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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