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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 668.77 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 668.77 and 307.45 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 668.77 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/668.77 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 668.77 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 205,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,613.34/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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