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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 668.25 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 668.25 and 297.81 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 668.25 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/668.25 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 668.25 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 199,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,011.53/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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