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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 669.44 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 669.44 and 387 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 669.44 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/669.44 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 669.44 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 259,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,073.28/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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