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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 668.86 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 668.86 and 274.88 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 668.86 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/668.86 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 668.86 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 183,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,857.22/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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