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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.29, 668.29 and 297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.29, 668.29 and 297.80 is: 410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.29 : 668.29 = 297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.29/668.29 = 297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.29x = 668.29 × 297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.29x = 199,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,016.76/484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.95

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