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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 672.12 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 672.12 and 363.18 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 672.12 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/672.12 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 672.12 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 244,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,100.54/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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