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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 669.38 and 298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 669.38 and 298.43 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 669.38 = 298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/669.38 = 298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 669.38 × 298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 199,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,763.07/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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