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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 668.99 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 668.99 and 275.00 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 668.99 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/668.99 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 668.99 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 183,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,969.59/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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