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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.71, 668.46 and 360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.71, 668.46 and 360.68 is: 497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.71 : 668.46 = 360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.71/668.46 = 360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.71x = 668.46 × 360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.71x = 241,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,098.35/484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.41

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