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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 668.64 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 668.64 and 379.20 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 668.64 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/668.64 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 668.64 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 253,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,548.29/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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