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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 668.71 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 668.71 and 379.30 is: 523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 668.71 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/668.71 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 668.71 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 253,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,641.70/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.62

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