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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.61, 671.54 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.61, 671.54 and 276.81 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.61 : 671.54 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.61/671.54 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.61x = 671.54 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.61x = 185,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,888.99/486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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