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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.94, 669.40 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.94, 669.40 and 288.65 is: 398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.94 : 669.40 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.94/669.40 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.94x = 669.40 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.94x = 193,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,223.26/484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.45

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