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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 669.08 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 669.08 and 275.01 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 669.08 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/669.08 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 669.08 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 184,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,002.32/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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