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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 671.57 and 300.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 671.57 and 300.23 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 671.57 = 300.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/671.57 = 300.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 671.57 × 300.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 201,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,625.46/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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