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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 668.46 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 668.46 and 297.78 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 668.46 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/668.46 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 668.46 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 199,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,054.02/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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