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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.47, 668.58 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.47, 668.58 and 274.65 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.47 : 668.58 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.47/668.58 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.47x = 668.58 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.47x = 183,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,627.43/484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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