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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 668.67 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 668.67 and 337.46 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 668.67 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/668.67 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 668.67 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 225,649.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,649.38/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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