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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.86, 671.79 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.86, 671.79 and 276.97 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.86 : 671.79 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.86/671.79 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.86x = 671.79 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.86x = 186,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,062.32/486.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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