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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.69, 671.67 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.69, 671.67 and 276.90 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.69 : 671.67 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.69/671.67 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.69x = 671.67 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.69x = 185,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,985.42/486.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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