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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 669 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 669 and 381.04 is: 525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 669 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/669 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 669 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 254,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,915.76/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.90

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