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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 671.73 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 671.73 and 290.40 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 671.73 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/671.73 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 671.73 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 195,070.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,070.39/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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