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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 668.13 and 284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 668.13 and 284.98 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 668.13 = 284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/668.13 = 284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 668.13 × 284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 190,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,398.92/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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