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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 668.97 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 668.97 and 274.88 is: 379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 668.97 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/668.97 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 668.97 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 183,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,886.47/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.38

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