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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 668.14 and 287.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 668.14 and 287.63 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 668.14 = 287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/668.14 = 287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 668.14 × 287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 192,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,177.11/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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