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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.90, 667.16 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.90, 667.16 and 434.88 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.90 : 667.16 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.90/667.16 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.90x = 667.16 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.90x = 290,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,134.54/484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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