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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 668.70 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 668.70 and 309.86 is: 427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 668.70 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/668.70 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 668.70 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 207,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,203.38/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.75

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