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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 668.70 and 422.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 668.70 and 422.34 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 668.70 = 422.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/668.70 = 422.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 668.70 × 422.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 282,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,418.76/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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