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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 671.46 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 671.46 and 290.31 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 671.46 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/671.46 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 671.46 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 194,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,931.55/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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