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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.21, 668.21 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.21, 668.21 and 263.16 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.21 : 668.21 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.21/668.21 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.21x = 668.21 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.21x = 175,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,842.32/484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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