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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.12, 669.43 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.12, 669.43 and 275.25 is: 379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.12 : 669.43 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.12/669.43 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.12x = 669.43 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.12x = 184,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,260.95/485.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.82

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