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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.98, 671.89 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.98, 671.89 and 290.42 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.98 : 671.89 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.98/671.89 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.98x = 671.89 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.98x = 195,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,130.29/486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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