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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.97, 672.02 and 277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.97, 672.02 and 277.15 is: 382.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.97 : 672.02 = 277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.97/672.02 = 277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.97x = 672.02 × 277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.97x = 186,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,249.36/486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.47

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