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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.49, 671.33 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.49, 671.33 and 276.64 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.49 : 671.33 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.49/671.33 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.49x = 671.33 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.49x = 185,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,712.34/486.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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