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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.14, 669.18 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.14, 669.18 and 288.50 is: 397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.14 : 669.18 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.14/669.18 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.14x = 669.18 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.14x = 193,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,058.43/485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.95

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