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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.37, 668.75 and 396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.37, 668.75 and 396.07 is: 546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.37 : 668.75 = 396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.37/668.75 = 396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.37x = 668.75 × 396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.37x = 264,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,866.49/484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.83

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