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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 668.63 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 668.63 and 396.36 is: 546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 668.63 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/668.63 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 668.63 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 265,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,016.67/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.46

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