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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 666.43 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 666.43 and 359.37 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 666.43 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/666.43 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 666.43 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 239,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,494.05/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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