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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 668.23 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 668.23 and 287.69 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 668.23 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/668.23 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 668.23 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 192,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,239.03/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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