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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.15, 669.34 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.15, 669.34 and 310.60 is: 428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.15 : 669.34 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.15/669.34 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.15x = 669.34 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.15x = 207,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,897.00/485.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.52

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