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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.57, 668.70 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.57, 668.70 and 263.51 is: 363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.57 : 668.70 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.57/668.70 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.57x = 668.70 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.57x = 176,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,209.14/484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.64

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