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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.99, 672.03 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.99, 672.03 and 290.39 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.99 : 672.03 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.99/672.03 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.99x = 672.03 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.99x = 195,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,147.43/486.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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