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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 669.48 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 669.48 and 298.62 is: 412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 669.48 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/669.48 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 669.48 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 199,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,915.28/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.30

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