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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 668.66 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 668.66 and 274.72 is: 379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 668.66 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/668.66 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 668.66 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 183,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,694.28/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.11

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