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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.94, 671.52 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.94, 671.52 and 354.28 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.94 : 671.52 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.94/671.52 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.94x = 671.52 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.94x = 237,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,906.11/486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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