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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.89, 671.74 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.89, 671.74 and 277.04 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.89 : 671.74 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.89/671.74 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.89x = 671.74 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.89x = 186,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,098.85/486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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