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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.24 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.24 and 288.36 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.24 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.24 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.24 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 192,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,982.05/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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