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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 669.52 and 388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 669.52 and 388.42 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 669.52 = 388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/669.52 = 388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 669.52 × 388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 260,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,054.96/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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