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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.99, 670.91 and 388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.99, 670.91 and 388.58 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.99 : 670.91 = 388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.99/670.91 = 388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.99x = 670.91 × 388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.99x = 260,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,696.91/486.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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