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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 668.79 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 668.79 and 298.13 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 668.79 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/668.79 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 668.79 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 199,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,383.02/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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