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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 668.39 and 263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 668.39 and 263.29 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 668.39 = 263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/668.39 = 263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 668.39 × 263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 175,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,980.40/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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