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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 668.96 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 668.96 and 274.91 is: 379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 668.96 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/668.96 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 668.96 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 183,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,903.87/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.40

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