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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.91, 671.88 and 277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.91, 671.88 and 277.09 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.91 : 671.88 = 277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.91/671.88 = 277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.91x = 671.88 × 277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.91x = 186,171.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,171.23/486.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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