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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.72, 671.40 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.72, 671.40 and 290.12 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.72 : 671.40 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.72/671.40 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.72x = 671.40 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.72x = 194,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,783.21/486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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