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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.78, 671.81 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.78, 671.81 and 276.99 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.78 : 671.81 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.78/671.81 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.78x = 671.81 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.78x = 186,083.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,083.27/486.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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