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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 668.69 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 668.69 and 274.64 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 668.69 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/668.69 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 668.69 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 183,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,646.36/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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