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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.76, 672.12 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.76, 672.12 and 376.06 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.76 : 672.12 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.76/672.12 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.76x = 672.12 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.76x = 252,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,757.45/486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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