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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 668.34 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 668.34 and 385.92 is: 532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 668.34 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/668.34 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 668.34 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 257,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,925.77/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.68

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