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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.88, 671.60 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.88, 671.60 and 312.16 is: 430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.88 : 671.60 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.88/671.60 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.88x = 671.60 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.88x = 209,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,646.66/486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.59

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