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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.70, 671.67 and 453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.70, 671.67 and 453.89 is: 626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.70 : 671.67 = 453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.70/671.67 = 453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.70x = 671.67 × 453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.70x = 304,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,865.98/486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.40

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