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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 668.24 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 668.24 and 457.32 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 668.24 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/668.24 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 668.24 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 305,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,599.52/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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