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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.95, 671.21 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.95, 671.21 and 381.87 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.95 : 671.21 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.95/671.21 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.95x = 671.21 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.95x = 256,313.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,313.05/486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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