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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.62, 671.51 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.62, 671.51 and 290.01 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.62 : 671.51 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.62/671.51 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.62x = 671.51 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.62x = 194,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,743.17/486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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