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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.64, 671.48 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.64, 671.48 and 300.16 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.64 : 671.48 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.64/671.48 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.64x = 671.48 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.64x = 201,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,551.44/486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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