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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 668.81 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 668.81 and 295.63 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 668.81 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/668.81 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 668.81 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 197,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,721.47/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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