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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.83, 668.99 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.83, 668.99 and 288.34 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.83 : 668.99 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.83/668.99 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.83x = 668.99 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.83x = 192,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,895.62/484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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