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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.14, 668.12 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.14, 668.12 and 287.61 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.14 : 668.12 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.14/668.12 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.14x = 668.12 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.14x = 192,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,159.35/484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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