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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 668.28 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 668.28 and 285.16 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 668.28 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/668.28 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 668.28 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 190,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,566.72/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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