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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.59, 671.26 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.59, 671.26 and 289.96 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.59 : 671.26 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.59/671.26 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.59x = 671.26 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.59x = 194,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,638.55/486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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