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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 668.19 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 668.19 and 287.68 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 668.19 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/668.19 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 668.19 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 192,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,224.90/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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