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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.36, 668.45 and 287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.36, 668.45 and 287.89 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.36 : 668.45 = 287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.36/668.45 = 287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.36x = 668.45 × 287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.36x = 192,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,440.07/484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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