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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.08, 669.44 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.08, 669.44 and 275.19 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.08 : 669.44 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.08/669.44 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.08x = 669.44 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.08x = 184,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,223.19/485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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