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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.95, 672.10 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.95, 672.10 and 311.99 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.95 : 672.10 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.95/672.10 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.95x = 672.10 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.95x = 209,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,684.34/486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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