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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 669.36 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 669.36 and 309.76 is: 427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 669.36 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/669.36 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 669.36 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 207,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,340.95/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.75

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