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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.66, 670.61 and 353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.66, 670.61 and 353.45 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.66 : 670.61 = 353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.66/670.61 = 353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.66x = 670.61 × 353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.66x = 237,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,027.01/486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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