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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 668.39 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 668.39 and 379.54 is: 523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 668.39 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/668.39 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 668.39 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 253,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,680.74/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.76

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