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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 668.65 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 668.65 and 263.48 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 668.65 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/668.65 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 668.65 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 176,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,171.24/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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