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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.77, 668.97 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.77, 668.97 and 263.72 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.77 : 668.97 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.77/668.97 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.77x = 668.97 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.77x = 176,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,420.77/484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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