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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 669.34 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 669.34 and 319.34 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 669.34 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/669.34 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 669.34 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 213,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,747.04/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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