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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 668.23 and 287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 668.23 and 287.77 is: 397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 668.23 = 287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/668.23 = 287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 668.23 × 287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 192,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,296.55/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.07

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