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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 668.98 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 668.98 and 344.76 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 668.98 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/668.98 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 668.98 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 230,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,637.54/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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