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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 668.24 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 668.24 and 359.71 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 668.24 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/668.24 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 668.24 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 240,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,372.61/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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