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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.62, 671.58 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.62, 671.58 and 290.24 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.62 : 671.58 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.62/671.58 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.62x = 671.58 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.62x = 194,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,916.02/486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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