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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.05, 669.96 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.05, 669.96 and 438.41 is: 605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.05 : 669.96 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.05/669.96 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.05x = 669.96 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.05x = 293,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,717.16/485.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.54

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