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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 671.59 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 671.59 and 321.22 is: 443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 671.59 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/671.59 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 671.59 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 215,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,725.60/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.12

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