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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.19, 668.26 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.19, 668.26 and 285.06 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.19 : 668.26 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.19/668.26 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.19x = 668.26 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.19x = 190,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,490.98/484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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