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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 668.84 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 668.84 and 295.58 is: 407.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 668.84 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/668.84 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 668.84 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 197,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,695.73/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.99

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