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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.49, 670.22 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.49, 670.22 and 338.87 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.49 : 670.22 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.49/670.22 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.49x = 670.22 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.49x = 227,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,113.68/486.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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