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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.53, 671.36 and 355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.53, 671.36 and 355.31 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.53 : 671.36 = 355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.53/671.36 = 355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.53x = 671.36 × 355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.53x = 238,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,540.82/486.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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