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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.88, 672 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.88, 672 and 331.52 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.88 : 672 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.88/672 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.88x = 672 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.88x = 222,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,781.44/486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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