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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.84, 671.67 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.84, 671.67 and 279.84 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.84 : 671.67 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.84/671.67 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.84x = 671.67 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.84x = 187,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,960.13/486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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