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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.71, 668.85 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.71, 668.85 and 337.66 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.71 : 668.85 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.71/668.85 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.71x = 668.85 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.71x = 225,843.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,843.89/484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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