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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.96, 672.08 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.96, 672.08 and 321.16 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.96 : 672.08 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.96/672.08 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.96x = 672.08 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.96x = 215,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,845.21/486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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