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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 669.81 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 669.81 and 319.66 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 669.81 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/669.81 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 669.81 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 214,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,111.46/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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