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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 667.98 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 667.98 and 277 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 667.98 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/667.98 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 667.98 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 185,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,030.46/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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