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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.13, 668.07 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.13, 668.07 and 274.28 is: 378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 668.07 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/668.07 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 668.07 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 183,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,234.90/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.49

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