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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 671.94 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 671.94 and 347.16 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 671.94 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/671.94 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 671.94 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 233,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,270.69/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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