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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.46, 668.36 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.46, 668.36 and 307.38 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.46 : 668.36 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.46/668.36 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.46x = 668.36 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.46x = 205,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,440.50/484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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