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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 668.48 and 336.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 668.48 and 336.99 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 668.48 = 336.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/668.48 = 336.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 668.48 × 336.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 225,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,269.39/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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