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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.14, 670.91 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.14, 670.91 and 276.32 is: 381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.14 : 670.91 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.14/670.91 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.14x = 670.91 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.14x = 185,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,386.15/486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.35

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