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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 669.23 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 669.23 and 263.91 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 669.23 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/669.23 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 669.23 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 176,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,620.15/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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