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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 669.38 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 669.38 and 288.52 is: 398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 669.38 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/669.38 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 669.38 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 193,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,129.52/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.24

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