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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 668.72 and 344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 668.72 and 344.84 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 668.72 = 344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/668.72 = 344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 668.72 × 344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 230,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,601.40/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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