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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.67, 671.62 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.67, 671.62 and 276.85 is: 382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.67 : 671.62 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.67/671.62 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.67x = 671.62 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.67x = 185,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,938.00/486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.06

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