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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 670.72 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486, 670.72 and 276.24 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 670.72 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/670.72 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 670.72 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 185,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,282.04/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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