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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.57, 668.41 and 386.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.57, 668.41 and 386.29 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.57 : 668.41 = 386.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.57/668.41 = 386.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.57x = 668.41 × 386.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.57x = 258,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,200.10/484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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