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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.64, 671.10 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.64, 671.10 and 375.94 is: 518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.64 : 671.10 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.64/671.10 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.64x = 671.10 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.64x = 252,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,293.33/486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.44

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