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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.25, 668.23 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.25, 668.23 and 274.45 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.25 : 668.23 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.25/668.23 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.25x = 668.23 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.25x = 183,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,391.01/484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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