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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.76, 671.68 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.76, 671.68 and 290.32 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.76 : 671.68 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.76/671.68 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.76x = 671.68 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.76x = 195,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,002.14/486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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