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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 668.91 and 458.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 668.91 and 458.49 is: 633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 668.91 = 458.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/668.91 = 458.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 668.91 × 458.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 306,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,688.55/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.16

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