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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.33, 668.36 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.33, 668.36 and 263.28 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.33 : 668.36 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.33/668.36 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.33x = 668.36 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.33x = 175,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,965.82/484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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