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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 668.34 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 668.34 and 274.49 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 668.34 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/668.34 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 668.34 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 183,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,449.30/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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