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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.68, 671.70 and 290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.68, 671.70 and 290.26 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.68 : 671.70 = 290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.68/671.70 = 290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.68x = 671.70 × 290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.68x = 194,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,967.64/486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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