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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 668.72 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 668.72 and 298.10 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 668.72 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/668.72 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 668.72 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 199,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,345.43/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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