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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 668.78 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 668.78 and 298.11 is: 411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 668.78 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/668.78 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 668.78 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 199,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,372.42/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.61

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