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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 668.45 and 360.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 668.45 and 360.21 is: 496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 668.45 = 360.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/668.45 = 360.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 668.45 × 360.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 240,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,780.57/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.71

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