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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 668.39 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 668.39 and 307.34 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 668.39 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/668.39 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 668.39 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 205,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,420.61/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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