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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 666.63 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 666.63 and 437.94 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 666.63 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/666.63 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 666.63 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 291,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,943.94/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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