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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 668.23 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 668.23 and 307.06 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 668.23 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/668.23 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 668.23 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 205,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,186.70/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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