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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 668.88 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 668.88 and 277.63 is: 383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 668.88 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/668.88 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 668.88 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 185,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,697.81/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.18

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