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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.78, 669.06 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.78, 669.06 and 288.37 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.78 : 669.06 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.78/669.06 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.78x = 669.06 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.78x = 192,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,936.83/484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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