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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.52, 668.63 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.52, 668.63 and 282.67 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.52 : 668.63 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.52/668.63 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.52x = 668.63 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.52x = 189,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,003.18/484.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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