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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.13, 670.88 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.13, 670.88 and 276.32 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.13 : 670.88 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.13/670.88 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.13x = 670.88 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.13x = 185,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,377.56/486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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