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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.66, 672.93 and 277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.66, 672.93 and 277.87 is: 383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.66 : 672.93 = 277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.66/672.93 = 277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.66x = 672.93 × 277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.66x = 186,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,987.06/487.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.44

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