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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.15 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.15 and 374.22 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.15 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.15 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.15 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 250,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,409.31/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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