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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.47, 672.69 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.47, 672.69 and 277.68 is: 383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.47 : 672.69 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.47/672.69 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.47x = 672.69 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.47x = 186,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,792.56/487.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.19

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