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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.78, 668.99 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.78, 668.99 and 274.96 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.78 : 668.99 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.78/668.99 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.78x = 668.99 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.78x = 183,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,945.49/484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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