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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 669.45 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 669.45 and 275.31 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 669.45 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/669.45 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 669.45 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 184,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,306.28/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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