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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 668.07 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 668.07 and 309.90 is: 427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 668.07 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/668.07 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 668.07 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 207,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,034.89/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.48

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