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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 669.48 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 669.48 and 288.65 is: 398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 669.48 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/669.48 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 669.48 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 193,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,245.40/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.30

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