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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.36, 668.10 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.36, 668.10 and 287.80 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.36 : 668.10 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.36/668.10 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.36x = 668.10 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.36x = 192,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,279.18/484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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