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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 669.10 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 669.10 and 275.12 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 669.10 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/669.10 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 669.10 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 184,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,082.79/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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