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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 668.96 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 668.96 and 277.76 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 668.96 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/668.96 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 668.96 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 185,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,810.33/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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