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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.25, 667.62 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.25, 667.62 and 287.69 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.25 : 667.62 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.25/667.62 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.25x = 667.62 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.25x = 192,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,064.26/484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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