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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 668.87 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 668.87 and 274.83 is: 379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 668.87 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/668.87 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 668.87 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 183,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,825.54/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.27

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