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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 668.47 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 668.47 and 285.23 is: 393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 668.47 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/668.47 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 668.47 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 190,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,664.36/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.59

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