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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.87 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.87 and 386.55 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.87 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.87 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.87 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 258,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,938.25/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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