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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 667.62 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 667.62 and 357.96 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 667.62 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/667.62 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 667.62 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 238,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,981.26/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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