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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.47, 671.33 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.47, 671.33 and 287.31 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.47 : 671.33 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.47/671.33 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.47x = 671.33 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.47x = 192,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,879.82/486.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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