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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 668.86 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 668.86 and 319.04 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 668.86 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/668.86 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 668.86 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 213,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,391.46/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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