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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 668.72 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 668.72 and 473.64 is: 653.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 668.72 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/668.72 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 668.72 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 316,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,732.54/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.11

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