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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.87, 669.08 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.87, 669.08 and 285.72 is: 394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.87 : 669.08 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.87/669.08 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.87x = 669.08 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.87x = 191,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,166.19/484.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.26

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