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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 668.74 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 668.74 and 274.82 is: 379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 668.74 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/668.74 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 668.74 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 183,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,783.13/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.26

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