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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.11, 669.47 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.11, 669.47 and 298.50 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.11 : 669.47 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.11/669.47 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.11x = 669.47 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.11x = 199,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,836.80/485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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