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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 668.60 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 668.60 and 263.44 is: 363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 668.60 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/668.60 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 668.60 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 176,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,136.00/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.55

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