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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.57, 668.73 and 467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.57, 668.73 and 467.15 is: 644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.57 : 668.73 = 467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.57/668.73 = 467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.57x = 668.73 × 467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.57x = 312,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,395.63/484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.68

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