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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.62, 668.64 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.62, 668.64 and 298.04 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.62 : 668.64 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.62/668.64 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.62x = 668.64 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.62x = 199,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,281.47/484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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