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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 669.07 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 669.07 and 288.33 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 669.07 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/669.07 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 669.07 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 192,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,913.31/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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