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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 667.48 and 309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 667.48 and 309.28 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 667.48 = 309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/667.48 = 309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 667.48 × 309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 206,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,438.21/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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