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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 668.59 and 274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 668.59 and 274.67 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 668.59 = 274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/668.59 = 274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 668.59 × 274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 183,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,638.27/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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