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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 668.40 and 397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 668.40 and 397.16 is: 547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 668.40 = 397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/668.40 = 397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 668.40 × 397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 265,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,461.74/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.75

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