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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.66, 668.90 and 360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.66, 668.90 and 360.14 is: 497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.66 : 668.90 = 360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.66/668.90 = 360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.66x = 668.90 × 360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.66x = 240,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,895.85/484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.05

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