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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 668.53 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 668.53 and 287.97 is: 397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 668.53 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/668.53 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 668.53 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 192,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,515.86/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.40

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