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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.42, 671.32 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.42, 671.32 and 276.63 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.42 : 671.32 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.42/671.32 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.42x = 671.32 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.42x = 185,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,705.30/486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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