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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 668.92 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 668.92 and 263.68 is: 363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 668.92 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/668.92 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 668.92 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 176,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,380.83/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.88

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