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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.01, 669.63 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.01, 669.63 and 317.12 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.01 : 669.63 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.01/669.63 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.01x = 669.63 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.01x = 212,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,349.72/485.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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