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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.95, 672.02 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.95, 672.02 and 277.14 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.95 : 672.02 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.95/672.02 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.95x = 672.02 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.95x = 186,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,243.62/486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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