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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 668.25 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 668.25 and 287.80 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 668.25 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/668.25 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 668.25 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 192,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,324.44/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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