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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 669.62 and 288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 669.62 and 288.74 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 669.62 = 288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/669.62 = 288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 669.62 × 288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 193,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,346.08/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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