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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 668.99 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 668.99 and 288.55 is: 398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 668.99 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/668.99 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 668.99 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 193,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,032.28/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.03

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