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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 668.52 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 668.52 and 344.52 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 668.52 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/668.52 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 668.52 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 230,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,318.51/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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