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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.06, 669.06 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.06, 669.06 and 319.41 is: 440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.06 : 669.06 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.06/669.06 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.06x = 669.06 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.06x = 213,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,704.45/485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.58

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