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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.81, 668.98 and 288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.81, 668.98 and 288.43 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.81 : 668.98 = 288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.81/668.98 = 288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.81x = 668.98 × 288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.81x = 192,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,953.90/484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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