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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 668.84 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 668.84 and 298.11 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 668.84 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/668.84 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 668.84 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 199,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,385.01/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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