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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.87, 671.64 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.87, 671.64 and 310.05 is: 427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.87 : 671.64 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.87/671.64 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.87x = 671.64 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.87x = 208,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,241.98/486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.72

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