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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 668.76 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 668.76 and 386.54 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 668.76 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/668.76 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 668.76 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 258,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,502.49/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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