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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.99, 669.28 and 275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.99, 669.28 and 275.17 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.99 : 669.28 = 275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.99/669.28 = 275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.99x = 669.28 × 275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.99x = 184,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,165.78/484.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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