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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.83, 671.81 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.83, 671.81 and 300.29 is: 414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.83 : 671.81 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.83/671.81 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.83x = 671.81 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.83x = 201,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,732.96/486.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.38

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