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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 668.69 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 668.69 and 277.58 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 668.69 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/668.69 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 668.69 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 185,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,615.60/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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