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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 669.80 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 669.80 and 375.18 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 669.80 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/669.80 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 669.80 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 251,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,293.69/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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