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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 668.88 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 668.88 and 288.32 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 668.88 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/668.88 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 668.88 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 192,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,851.48/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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