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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 669 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 669 and 288.38 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 669 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/669 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 669 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 192,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,926.22/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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