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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 668.90 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 668.90 and 288.28 is: 397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 668.90 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/668.90 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 668.90 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 192,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,830.49/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.69

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