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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 668.83 and 263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 668.83 and 263.61 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 668.83 = 263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/668.83 = 263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 668.83 × 263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 176,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,305.61/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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