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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.75, 671.67 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.75, 671.67 and 290.31 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.75 : 671.67 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.75/671.67 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.75x = 671.67 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.75x = 194,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,992.52/486.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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