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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.13, 669.49 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.13, 669.49 and 275.30 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.13 : 669.49 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.13/669.49 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.13x = 669.49 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.13x = 184,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,311.58/485.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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