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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.71, 667.62 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.71, 667.62 and 401.55 is: 553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.71 : 667.62 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.71/667.62 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.71x = 667.62 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.71x = 268,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,082.81/484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.08

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