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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 668.33 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 668.33 and 285.02 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 668.33 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/668.33 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 668.33 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 190,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,487.42/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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