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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 668.45 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 668.45 and 309.62 is: 427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 668.45 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/668.45 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 668.45 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 206,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,965.49/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.31

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