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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 669.27 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 669.27 and 272.28 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 669.27 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/669.27 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 669.27 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 182,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,228.84/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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