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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 668.28 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 668.28 and 277.26 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 668.28 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/668.28 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 668.28 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 185,287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,287.31/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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