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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.67, 672.86 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.67, 672.86 and 277.85 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.67 : 672.86 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.67/672.86 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.67x = 672.86 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.67x = 186,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,951.48/487.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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