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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 668.40 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 668.40 and 406.56 is: 561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 668.40 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/668.40 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 668.40 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 271,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,744.70/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.09

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