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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 667.90 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 667.90 and 396.38 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 667.90 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/667.90 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 667.90 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 264,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,742.20/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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