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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.29 and 275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.29 and 275.11 is: 379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.29 = 275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.29 = 275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.29 × 275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 184,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,125.32/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.70

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