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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 668.81 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 668.81 and 274.79 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 668.81 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/668.81 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 668.81 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 183,783.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,783.11/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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