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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 668.16 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 668.16 and 391.28 is: 539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 668.16 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/668.16 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 668.16 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 261,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,437.64/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.45

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