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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.79, 673.13 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.79, 673.13 and 277.97 is: 383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.79 : 673.13 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.79/673.13 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.79x = 673.13 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.79x = 187,110.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,110.24/487.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.59

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