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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 669.28 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 669.28 and 263.93 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 669.28 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/669.28 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 669.28 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 176,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,644.46/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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