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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.21, 667.78 and 385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.21, 667.78 and 385.80 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.21 : 667.78 = 385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.21/667.78 = 385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.21x = 667.78 × 385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.21x = 257,629.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,629.52/484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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