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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.82, 669.15 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.82, 669.15 and 298.41 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.82 : 669.15 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.82/669.15 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.82x = 669.15 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.82x = 199,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,681.05/484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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