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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.52, 671.40 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.52, 671.40 and 290.12 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.52 : 671.40 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.52/671.40 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.52x = 671.40 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.52x = 194,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,786.57/486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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