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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.06, 670.62 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.06, 670.62 and 276.22 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.06 : 670.62 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.06/670.62 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.06x = 670.62 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.06x = 185,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,238.66/486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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