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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.75, 671.73 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.75, 671.73 and 276.94 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.75 : 671.73 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.75/671.73 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.75x = 671.73 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.75x = 186,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,027.23/486.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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