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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 668.07 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 668.07 and 287.58 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 668.07 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/668.07 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 668.07 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 192,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,123.57/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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