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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.08, 669.35 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.08, 669.35 and 275.24 is: 379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.08 : 669.35 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.08/669.35 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.08x = 669.35 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.08x = 184,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,231.89/485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.80

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