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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.43, 672.62 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.43, 672.62 and 277.62 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.43 : 672.62 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.43/672.62 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.43x = 672.62 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.43x = 186,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,733.90/487.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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