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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.90, 671.67 and 431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.90, 671.67 and 431.70 is: 595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.90 : 671.67 = 431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.90/671.67 = 431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.90x = 671.67 × 431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.90x = 289,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,959.94/486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.52

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