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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.74, 671.46 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.74, 671.46 and 290.20 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.74 : 671.46 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.74/671.46 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.74x = 671.46 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.74x = 194,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,857.69/486.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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