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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 668.74 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 668.74 and 298.14 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 668.74 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/668.74 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 668.74 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 199,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,378.14/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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