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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.30, 668.28 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.30, 668.28 and 386.02 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.30 : 668.28 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.30/668.28 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.30x = 668.28 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.30x = 257,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,969.45/484.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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