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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 668.97 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 668.97 and 277.75 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 668.97 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/668.97 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 668.97 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 185,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,806.42/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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