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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 669.39 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 669.39 and 275.24 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 669.39 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/669.39 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 669.39 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 184,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,243.54/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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