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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 667.98 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 667.98 and 287.62 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 667.98 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/667.98 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 667.98 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 192,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,124.41/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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