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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 668.92 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 668.92 and 372.26 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 668.92 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/668.92 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 668.92 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 249,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,012.16/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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