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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.31, 668.77 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.31, 668.77 and 309.96 is: 428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.31 : 668.77 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.31/668.77 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.31x = 668.77 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.31x = 207,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,291.17/484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.01

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