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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.63, 671.50 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.63, 671.50 and 276.81 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.63 : 671.50 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.63/671.50 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.63x = 671.50 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.63x = 185,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,877.92/486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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