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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.51, 668.95 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.51, 668.95 and 288.09 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.51 : 668.95 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.51/668.95 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.51x = 668.95 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.51x = 192,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,717.81/484.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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