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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 669.27 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 669.27 and 298.40 is: 411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 669.27 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/669.27 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 669.27 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 199,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,710.17/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.88

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