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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 668.48 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 668.48 and 368.64 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 668.48 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/668.48 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 668.48 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 246,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,428.47/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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