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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.45, 668.28 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.45, 668.28 and 418.34 is: 577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.45 : 668.28 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.45/668.28 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.45x = 668.28 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.45x = 279,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,562.82/484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.07

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