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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.93, 672 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.93, 672 and 290.46 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.93 : 672 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.93/672 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.93x = 672 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.93x = 195,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,189.12/486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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