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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 669.18 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 669.18 and 288.44 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 669.18 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/669.18 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 669.18 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 193,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,018.28/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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