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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.45, 668.49 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.45, 668.49 and 287.93 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.45 : 668.49 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.45/668.49 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.45x = 668.49 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.45x = 192,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,478.33/484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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