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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.95, 669.21 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.95, 669.21 and 288.45 is: 398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.95 : 669.21 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.95/669.21 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.95x = 669.21 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.95x = 193,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,033.62/484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.05

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