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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 669.26 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 669.26 and 275.12 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 669.26 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/669.26 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 669.26 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 184,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,126.81/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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