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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.83, 671.36 and 393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.83, 671.36 and 393.51 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.83 : 671.36 = 393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.83/671.36 = 393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.83x = 671.36 × 393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.83x = 264,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,187.42/486.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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