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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.93, 669.15 and 288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.93, 669.15 and 288.41 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.93 : 669.15 = 288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.93/669.15 = 288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.93x = 669.15 × 288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.93x = 192,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,986.21/484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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