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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 668.94 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 668.94 and 288.26 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 668.94 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/668.94 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 668.94 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 192,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,828.64/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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