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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.73, 668.99 and 288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.73, 668.99 and 288.35 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 668.99 = 288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/668.99 = 288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 668.99 × 288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 192,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,903.27/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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