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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.60, 671.65 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.60, 671.65 and 331.44 is: 457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.60 : 671.65 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.60/671.65 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.60x = 671.65 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.60x = 222,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,611.68/486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.48

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