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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.31, 672.40 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.31, 672.40 and 277.46 is: 382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.31 : 672.40 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.31/672.40 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.31x = 672.40 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.31x = 186,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,564.10/487.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.84

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