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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 668.63 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 668.63 and 372.04 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 668.63 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/668.63 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 668.63 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 248,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,757.11/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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