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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.51, 671.38 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.51, 671.38 and 290.01 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.51 : 671.38 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.51/671.38 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.51x = 671.38 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.51x = 194,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,708.71/486.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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