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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 666.96 and 428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 666.96 and 428.80 is: 590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 666.96 = 428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/666.96 = 428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 666.96 × 428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 285,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,992.45/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.89

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