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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 668.72 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 668.72 and 469.08 is: 647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 668.72 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/668.72 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 668.72 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 313,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,683.18/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.46

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