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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 668.87 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 668.87 and 366.53 is: 505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 668.87 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/668.87 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 668.87 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 245,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,159.18/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.97

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