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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 668.41 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 668.41 and 263.31 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 668.41 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/668.41 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 668.41 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 175,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,995.70/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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