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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 668.46 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 668.46 and 263.34 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 668.46 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/668.46 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 668.46 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 176,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,032.26/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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