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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.39, 668.46 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.39, 668.46 and 274.56 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.39 : 668.46 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.39/668.46 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.39x = 668.46 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.39x = 183,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,529.36/484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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