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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 669.23 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 669.23 and 288.46 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 669.23 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/669.23 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 669.23 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 193,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,046.09/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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