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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 668.36 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 668.36 and 309.83 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 668.36 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/668.36 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 668.36 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 207,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,077.98/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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