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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 671.09 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 671.09 and 372.96 is: 514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 671.09 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/671.09 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 671.09 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 250,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,287.86/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.33

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