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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.39, 668.45 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.39, 668.45 and 263.34 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.39 : 668.45 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.39/668.45 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.39x = 668.45 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.39x = 176,029.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,029.62/484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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