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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 668.93 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 668.93 and 274.89 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 668.93 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/668.93 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 668.93 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 183,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,882.17/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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