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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.11, 668.14 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.11, 668.14 and 287.62 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.11 : 668.14 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.11/668.14 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.11x = 668.14 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.11x = 192,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,168.04/484.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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