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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.09 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.09 and 288.39 is: 397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.09 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.09 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.09 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 192,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,958.87/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.92

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