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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 668.42 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 668.42 and 309.80 is: 427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 668.42 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/668.42 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 668.42 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 207,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,076.52/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.31

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