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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 668.76 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 668.76 and 288.20 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 668.76 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/668.76 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 668.76 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 192,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,736.63/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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