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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.00, 668.52 and 395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.00, 668.52 and 395.71 is: 546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.00 : 668.52 = 395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.00/668.52 = 395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.00x = 668.52 × 395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.00x = 264,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,538.38/484.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.57

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