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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.48, 670.90 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.48, 670.90 and 320.64 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.48 : 670.90 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.48/670.90 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.48x = 670.90 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.48x = 215,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,117.38/486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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