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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.06, 669.40 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.06, 669.40 and 275.29 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.06 : 669.40 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.06/669.40 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.06x = 669.40 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.06x = 184,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,276.76/485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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