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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 669.42 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 669.42 and 298.49 is: 411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 669.42 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/669.42 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 669.42 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 199,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,815.18/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.96

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