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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 668.87 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 668.87 and 263.64 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 668.87 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/668.87 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 668.87 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 176,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,339.57/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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