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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 668.04 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 668.04 and 342.50 is: 472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 668.04 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/668.04 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 668.04 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 228,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,803.70/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.39

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