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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 668.24 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 668.24 and 297.60 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 668.24 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/668.24 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 668.24 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 198,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,866.74/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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