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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.75, 672.02 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.75, 672.02 and 376.02 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.75 : 672.02 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.75/672.02 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.75x = 672.02 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.75x = 252,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,692.96/486.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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