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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 668.71 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 668.71 and 263.53 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 668.71 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/668.71 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 668.71 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 176,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,221.14/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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