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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.67, 668.85 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.67, 668.85 and 263.62 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.67 : 668.85 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.67/668.85 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.67x = 668.85 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.67x = 176,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,320.92/484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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