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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.36, 669.11 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.36, 669.11 and 385.99 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.36 : 669.11 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.36/669.11 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.36x = 669.11 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.36x = 258,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,266.17/484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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