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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.81, 667.58 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.81, 667.58 and 437.54 is: 600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.81 : 667.58 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.81/667.58 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.81x = 667.58 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.81x = 292,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,087.43/486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.00

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