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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.64, 672.91 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.64, 672.91 and 277.81 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.64 : 672.91 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.64/672.91 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.64x = 672.91 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.64x = 186,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,942.84/487.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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