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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 668.23 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 668.23 and 405.36 is: 559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 668.23 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/668.23 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 668.23 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 270,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,872.70/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.45

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