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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 668.47 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 668.47 and 342.63 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 668.47 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/668.47 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 668.47 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 229,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,040.17/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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