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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 668.04 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 668.04 and 344.34 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 668.04 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/668.04 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 668.04 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 230,032.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,032.89/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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