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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.86, 671.83 and 290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.86, 671.83 and 290.33 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.86 : 671.83 = 290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.86/671.83 = 290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.86x = 671.83 × 290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.86x = 195,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,052.40/486.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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