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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.60, 671.64 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.60, 671.64 and 312.06 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.60 : 671.64 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.60/671.64 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.60x = 671.64 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.60x = 209,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,591.98/486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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