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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 671.73 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 671.73 and 320.85 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 671.73 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/671.73 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 671.73 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 215,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,524.57/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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