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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.04, 670.83 and 276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.04, 670.83 and 276.31 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.04 : 670.83 = 276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.04/670.83 = 276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.04x = 670.83 × 276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.04x = 185,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,357.04/486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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