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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 668.27 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 668.27 and 359.55 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 668.27 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/668.27 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 668.27 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 240,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,274.68/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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