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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 669.36 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 669.36 and 308.00 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 669.36 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/669.36 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 669.36 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 206,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,165.71/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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