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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 669.57 and 298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 669.57 and 298.59 is: 412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 669.57 = 298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/669.57 = 298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 669.57 × 298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 199,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,923.28/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.05

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