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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.10, 668.41 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.10, 668.41 and 297.85 is: 411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.10 : 668.41 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.10/668.41 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.10x = 668.41 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.10x = 199,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,085.92/484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.25

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