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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 669.16 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 669.16 and 319.04 is: 440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 669.16 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/669.16 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 669.16 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 213,488.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,488.81/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.15

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