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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 668.91 and 298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 668.91 and 298.29 is: 411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 668.91 = 298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/668.91 = 298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 668.91 × 298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 199,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,529.16/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.52

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