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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.78, 668.73 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.78, 668.73 and 307.44 is: 424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.78 : 668.73 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.78/668.73 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.78x = 668.73 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.78x = 205,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,594.35/484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.10

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