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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 668.75 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 668.75 and 288.06 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 668.75 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/668.75 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 668.75 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 192,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,638.68/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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