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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.76, 671.40 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.76, 671.40 and 339.22 is: 467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.76 : 671.40 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.76/671.40 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.76x = 671.40 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.76x = 227,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,752.31/486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.89

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