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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 668.59 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 668.59 and 307.46 is: 424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 668.59 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/668.59 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 668.59 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 205,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,564.68/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.37

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