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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.06 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.06 and 463.68 is: 639.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.06 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.06 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.06 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 310,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,229.74/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.75

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