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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.48, 671.40 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.48, 671.40 and 311.88 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.48 : 671.40 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.48/671.40 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.48x = 671.40 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.48x = 209,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,396.23/486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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