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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.98, 672.01 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.98, 672.01 and 277.13 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.98 : 672.01 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.98/672.01 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.98x = 672.01 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.98x = 186,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,234.13/486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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