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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 669.14 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 669.14 and 372.42 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 669.14 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/669.14 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 669.14 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 249,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,201.12/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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