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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 668.10 and 287.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 668.10 and 287.65 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 668.10 = 287.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/668.10 = 287.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 668.10 × 287.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 192,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,179.26/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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