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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485, 669.62 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485, 669.62 and 301.32 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485 : 669.62 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485/669.62 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485x = 669.62 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485x = 201,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,769.90/485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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