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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.09, 669.43 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.09, 669.43 and 298.53 is: 411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.09 : 669.43 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.09/669.43 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.09x = 669.43 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.09x = 199,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,846.76/485.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.98

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