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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.12, 667.96 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.12, 667.96 and 287.68 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.12 : 667.96 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.12/667.96 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.12x = 667.96 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.12x = 192,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,158.73/484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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