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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 668.90 and 436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 668.90 and 436.41 is: 599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 668.90 = 436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/668.90 = 436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 668.90 × 436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 291,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,915.74/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.87

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