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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 668.24 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 668.24 and 297.70 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 668.24 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/668.24 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 668.24 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 198,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,935.05/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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