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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 667.90 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 667.90 and 391.01 is: 539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 667.90 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/667.90 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 667.90 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 261,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,155.58/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.22

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