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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.81, 669.23 and 298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.81, 669.23 and 298.37 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.81 : 669.23 = 298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.81/669.23 = 298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.81x = 669.23 × 298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.81x = 199,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,678.16/484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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