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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 668.55 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 668.55 and 298.13 is: 411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 668.55 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/668.55 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 668.55 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 199,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,316.35/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.14

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