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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 669.70 and 298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 669.70 and 298.73 is: 412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 669.70 = 298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/669.70 = 298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 669.70 × 298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 200,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,061.53/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.44

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