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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.26 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.26 and 288.50 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.26 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.26 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.26 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 193,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,078.88/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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