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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.14, 668.16 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.14, 668.16 and 309.84 is: 427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.14 : 668.16 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.14/668.16 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.14x = 668.16 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.14x = 207,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,022.69/484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.61

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