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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 668.21 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 668.21 and 309.48 is: 427.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 668.21 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/668.21 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 668.21 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 206,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,796.08/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.11

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