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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 668.61 and 319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 668.61 and 319.05 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 668.61 = 319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/668.61 = 319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 668.61 × 319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 213,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,320.02/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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