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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 667.62 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 667.62 and 390.63 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 667.62 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/667.62 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 667.62 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 260,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,792.40/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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