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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.58, 671.34 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.58, 671.34 and 290.02 is: 400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.58 : 671.34 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.58/671.34 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.58x = 671.34 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.58x = 194,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,702.03/486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.14

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