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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 668.62 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 668.62 and 287.98 is: 397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 668.62 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/668.62 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 668.62 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 192,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,549.19/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.47

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