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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 672.06 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 672.06 and 356.52 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 672.06 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/672.06 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 672.06 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 239,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,602.83/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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