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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 668.58 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 668.58 and 337.24 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 668.58 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/668.58 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 668.58 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 225,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,471.92/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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