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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 667.86 and 398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 667.86 and 398 is: 548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 667.86 = 398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/667.86 = 398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 667.86 × 398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 265,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,808.28/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.33

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