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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.47, 668.39 and 307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.47, 668.39 and 307.39 is: 424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.47 : 668.39 = 307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.47/668.39 = 307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.47x = 668.39 × 307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.47x = 205,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,455.50/484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.08

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