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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 668.89 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 668.89 and 329.44 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 668.89 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/668.89 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 668.89 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 220,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,355.78/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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