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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.48, 671.04 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.48, 671.04 and 369.84 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.48 : 671.04 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.48/671.04 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.48x = 671.04 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.48x = 248,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,177.43/486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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