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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 669.16 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 669.16 and 288.48 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 669.16 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/669.16 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 669.16 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 193,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,035.21/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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