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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 668.61 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 668.61 and 298.32 is: 411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 668.61 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/668.61 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 668.61 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 199,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,459.74/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.66

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