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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 668.07 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 668.07 and 287.67 is: 397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 668.07 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/668.07 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 668.07 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 192,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,183.70/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.06

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