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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 668.66 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 668.66 and 337.23 is: 465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 668.66 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/668.66 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 668.66 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 225,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,490.53/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.26

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