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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 669.11 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 669.11 and 275.05 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 669.11 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/669.11 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 669.11 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 184,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,042.82/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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