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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 669.03 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 669.03 and 288.36 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 669.03 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/669.03 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 669.03 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 192,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,921.49/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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