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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.78, 668.99 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.78, 668.99 and 263.72 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.78 : 668.99 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.78/668.99 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.78x = 668.99 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.78x = 176,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,424.72/484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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