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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 668.62 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 668.62 and 288.03 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 668.62 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/668.62 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 668.62 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 192,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,582.62/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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