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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.95, 672.03 and 402.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.95, 672.03 and 402.91 is: 556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.95 : 672.03 = 402.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.95/672.03 = 402.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.95x = 672.03 × 402.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.95x = 270,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,765.93/486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.05

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