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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 668.78 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 668.78 and 263.58 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 668.78 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/668.78 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 668.78 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 176,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,275.18/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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