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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 668.84 and 298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 668.84 and 298.22 is: 411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 668.84 = 298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/668.84 = 298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 668.84 × 298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 199,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,456.63/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.43

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