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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 668.31 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 668.31 and 274.46 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 668.31 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/668.31 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 668.31 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 183,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,424.36/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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