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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 669.23 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 669.23 and 263.89 is: 364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 669.23 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/669.23 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 669.23 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 176,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,602.62/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.18

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