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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 669 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 669 and 361.12 is: 498.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 669 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/669 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 669 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 241,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,589.28/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.08

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