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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.91, 671.59 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.91, 671.59 and 300.50 is: 414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.91 : 671.59 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.91/671.59 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.91x = 671.59 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.91x = 201,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,812.33/486.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.47

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