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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669 and 288.33 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 192,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,892.77/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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