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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 668.28 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 668.28 and 274.46 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 668.28 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/668.28 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 668.28 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 183,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,416.13/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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