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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.54, 671.66 and 329.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.54, 671.66 and 329.99 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.54 : 671.66 = 329.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.54/671.66 = 329.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.54x = 671.66 × 329.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.54x = 221,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,643.59/486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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