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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 668.28 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 668.28 and 288.09 is: 397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 668.28 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/668.28 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 668.28 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 192,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,524.79/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.37

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