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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.67, 671.46 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.67, 671.46 and 276.84 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.67 : 671.46 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.67/671.46 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.67x = 671.46 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.67x = 185,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,886.99/486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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