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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 668.91 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 668.91 and 379.38 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 668.91 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/668.91 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 668.91 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 253,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,771.08/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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