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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 669.20 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 669.20 and 386.04 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 669.20 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/669.20 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 669.20 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 258,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,337.97/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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