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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 669.44 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 669.44 and 278.18 is: 383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 669.44 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/669.44 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 669.44 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 186,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,224.82/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.83

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