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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.55, 669.36 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.55, 669.36 and 386.18 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.55 : 669.36 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.55/669.36 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.55x = 669.36 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.55x = 258,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,490.10/484.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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