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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.21, 669.16 and 386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.21, 669.16 and 386.80 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.21 : 669.16 = 386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.21/669.16 = 386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.21x = 669.16 × 386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.21x = 258,831.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,831.09/485.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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