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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 668.75 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 668.75 and 263.55 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 668.75 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/668.75 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 668.75 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 176,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,249.06/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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