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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.97, 672.17 and 331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.97, 672.17 and 331.81 is: 458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.97 : 672.17 = 331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.97/672.17 = 331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.97x = 672.17 × 331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.97x = 223,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,032.73/486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.00

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