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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.78, 673.16 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.78, 673.16 and 277.98 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.78 : 673.16 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.78/673.16 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.78x = 673.16 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.78x = 187,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,125.02/487.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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