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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.17, 669.62 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.17, 669.62 and 288.64 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.17 : 669.62 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.17/669.62 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.17x = 669.62 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.17x = 193,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,279.12/485.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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