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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.60, 671.36 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.60, 671.36 and 290.10 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.60 : 671.36 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.60/671.36 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.60x = 671.36 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.60x = 194,761.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,761.54/486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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