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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.64, 671.08 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.64, 671.08 and 339.04 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.64 : 671.08 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.64/671.08 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.64x = 671.08 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.64x = 227,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,522.96/486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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