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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.61, 670.68 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.61, 670.68 and 416.14 is: 573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.61 : 670.68 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.61/670.68 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.61x = 670.68 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.61x = 279,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,095.10/486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.55

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