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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 668.68 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 668.68 and 374.18 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 668.68 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/668.68 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 668.68 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 250,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,202.40/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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