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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 669.49 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 669.49 and 275.34 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 669.49 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/669.49 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 669.49 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 184,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,337.38/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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