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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 668.73 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 668.73 and 298.11 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 668.73 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/668.73 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 668.73 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 199,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,355.10/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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