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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 668.67 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 668.67 and 360.05 is: 496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 668.67 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/668.67 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 668.67 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 240,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,754.63/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.99

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