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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.55, 668.78 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.55, 668.78 and 274.73 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.55 : 668.78 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.55/668.78 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.55x = 668.78 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.55x = 183,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,729.21/484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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