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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.47, 668.57 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.47, 668.57 and 263.42 is: 363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.47 : 668.57 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.47/668.57 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.47x = 668.57 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.47x = 176,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,111.30/484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.52

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