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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.46, 668.58 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.46, 668.58 and 373.76 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.46 : 668.58 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.46/668.58 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.46x = 668.58 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.46x = 249,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,888.46/484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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