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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.06, 669.50 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.06, 669.50 and 288.64 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.06 : 669.50 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.06/669.50 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.06x = 669.50 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.06x = 193,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,244.48/485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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