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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.41, 668.79 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.41, 668.79 and 434.61 is: 600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.41 : 668.79 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.41/668.79 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.41x = 668.79 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.41x = 290,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,662.82/484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.03

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