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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 667.62 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 667.62 and 309.42 is: 426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 667.62 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/667.62 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 667.62 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 206,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,574.98/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.47

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