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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.47, 668.72 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.47, 668.72 and 329.31 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.47 : 668.72 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.47/668.72 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.47x = 668.72 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.47x = 220,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,214.54/484.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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