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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.14, 669.72 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.14, 669.72 and 319.48 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.14 : 669.72 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.14/669.72 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.14x = 669.72 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.14x = 213,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,962.15/485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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