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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.37, 668.15 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.37, 668.15 and 309.71 is: 427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.37 : 668.15 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.37/668.15 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.37x = 668.15 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.37x = 206,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,932.86/484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.22

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