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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 668.27 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 668.27 and 285.22 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 668.27 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/668.27 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 668.27 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 190,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,603.97/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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