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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.46, 668.56 and 274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.46, 668.56 and 274.63 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.46 : 668.56 = 274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.46/668.56 = 274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.46x = 668.56 × 274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.46x = 183,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,607.56/484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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