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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.65, 671.42 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.65, 671.42 and 312.10 is: 430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.65 : 671.42 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.65/671.42 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.65x = 671.42 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.65x = 209,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,545.26/486.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.59

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