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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 668.16 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 668.16 and 263.12 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 668.16 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/668.16 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 668.16 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 175,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,804.94/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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