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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.36, 668.20 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.36, 668.20 and 322.71 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.36 : 668.20 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.36/668.20 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.36x = 668.20 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.36x = 215,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,634.02/484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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