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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.99, 669.36 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.99, 669.36 and 361.26 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.99 : 669.36 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.99/669.36 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.99x = 669.36 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.99x = 241,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,814.35/484.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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