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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 668.62 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 668.62 and 310.01 is: 427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 668.62 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/668.62 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 668.62 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 207,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,279.78/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.60

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