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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.15, 669.52 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.15, 669.52 and 275.33 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.15 : 669.52 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.15/669.52 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.15x = 669.52 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.15x = 184,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,338.94/485.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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