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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.54, 671.40 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.54, 671.40 and 320.84 is: 442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.54 : 671.40 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.54/671.40 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.54x = 671.40 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.54x = 215,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,411.98/486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.74

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