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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 668.61 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 668.61 and 274.71 is: 379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 668.61 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/668.61 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 668.61 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 183,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,673.85/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.05

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