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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 668.79 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 668.79 and 288.23 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 668.79 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/668.79 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 668.79 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 192,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,762.00/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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