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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 669.02 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 669.02 and 263.75 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 669.02 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/669.02 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 669.02 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 176,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,454.03/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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