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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.96, 672 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.96, 672 and 290.52 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.96 : 672 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.96/672 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.96x = 672 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.96x = 195,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,229.44/486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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