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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.89, 671.62 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.89, 671.62 and 321.05 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.89 : 671.62 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.89/671.62 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.89x = 671.62 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.89x = 215,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,618.64/486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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