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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 667.98 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 667.98 and 287.60 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 667.98 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/667.98 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 667.98 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 192,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,107.71/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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