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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 668.58 and 274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 668.58 and 274.75 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 668.58 = 274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/668.58 = 274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 668.58 × 274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 183,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,692.36/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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