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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.07, 669.42 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.07, 669.42 and 275.28 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.07 : 669.42 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.07/669.42 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.07x = 669.42 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.07x = 184,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,277.94/485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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