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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.56, 670.46 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.56, 670.46 and 375.86 is: 517.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.56 : 670.46 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.56/670.46 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.56x = 670.46 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.56x = 251,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,999.10/486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.92

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