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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 668.03 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 668.03 and 263.04 is: 362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 668.03 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/668.03 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 668.03 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 175,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,717.01/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.99

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