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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.70, 670.87 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.70, 670.87 and 373.40 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.70 : 670.87 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.70/670.87 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.70x = 670.87 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.70x = 250,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,502.86/486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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