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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.84, 669.12 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.84, 669.12 and 275.02 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.84 : 669.12 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.84/669.12 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.84x = 669.12 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.84x = 184,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,021.38/484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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