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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 671.67 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 671.67 and 276.93 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 671.67 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/671.67 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 671.67 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 186,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,002.21/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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