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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 669.12 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 669.12 and 263.82 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 669.12 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/669.12 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 669.12 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 176,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,528.76/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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