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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.25, 668.59 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.25, 668.59 and 372.02 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.25 : 668.59 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.25/668.59 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.25x = 668.59 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.25x = 248,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,724.58/484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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