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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 667.90 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 667.90 and 309.68 is: 427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 667.90 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/667.90 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 667.90 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 206,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,835.27/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.13

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