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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.78, 671.79 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.78, 671.79 and 312.06 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.78 : 671.79 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.78/671.79 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.78x = 671.79 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.78x = 209,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,638.79/486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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