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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.01, 668.26 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.01, 668.26 and 287.59 is: 397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.01 : 668.26 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.01/668.26 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.01x = 668.26 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.01x = 192,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,181.55/484.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.06

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