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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.42, 668.87 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.42, 668.87 and 298.17 is: 411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.42 : 668.87 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.42/668.87 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.42x = 668.87 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.42x = 199,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,436.97/484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.70

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