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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 668.96 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 668.96 and 354.40 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 668.96 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/668.96 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 668.96 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 237,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,079.42/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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