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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 668.40 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 668.40 and 307.32 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 668.40 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/668.40 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 668.40 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 205,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,412.69/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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