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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 669.30 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 669.30 and 288.48 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 669.30 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/669.30 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 669.30 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 193,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,079.66/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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