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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 669.36 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 669.36 and 351.62 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 669.36 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/669.36 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 669.36 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 235,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,360.01/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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