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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 668.03 and 297.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 668.03 and 297.71 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 668.03 = 297.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/668.03 = 297.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 668.03 × 297.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 198,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,877.72/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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