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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.97, 671.44 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.97, 671.44 and 320.82 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.97 : 671.44 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.97/671.44 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.97x = 671.44 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.97x = 215,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,411.38/486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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