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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.45, 668.38 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.45, 668.38 and 274.60 is: 378.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.45 : 668.38 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.45/668.38 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.45x = 668.38 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.45x = 183,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,537.15/484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.86

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