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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.76, 671.72 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.76, 671.72 and 287.52 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.76 : 671.72 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.76/671.72 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.76x = 671.72 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.76x = 193,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,132.93/486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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