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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 670.76 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486, 670.76 and 278.96 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 670.76 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/670.76 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 670.76 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 187,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,115.21/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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