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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 669.17 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 669.17 and 337.49 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 669.17 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/669.17 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 669.17 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 225,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,836.50/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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