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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.78, 668.68 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.78, 668.68 and 298.16 is: 411.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.78 : 668.68 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.78/668.68 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.78x = 668.68 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.78x = 199,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,373.63/484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.27

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