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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 669.15 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 669.15 and 295.88 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 669.15 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/669.15 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 669.15 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 197,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,990.51/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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