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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.64, 671.16 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.64, 671.16 and 312.22 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.64 : 671.16 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.64/671.16 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.64x = 671.16 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.64x = 209,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,549.58/486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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