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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 668.43 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 668.43 and 353.94 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 668.43 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/668.43 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 668.43 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 236,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,584.11/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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