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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.66, 668.91 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.66, 668.91 and 288.10 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.66 : 668.91 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.66/668.91 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.66x = 668.91 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.66x = 192,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,712.97/484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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