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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.31, 671.12 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.31, 671.12 and 276.46 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.31 : 671.12 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.31/671.12 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.31x = 671.12 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.31x = 185,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,536.45/486.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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