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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 668.74 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 668.74 and 288.08 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 668.74 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/668.74 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 668.74 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 192,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,650.62/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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