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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 668.34 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 668.34 and 386.40 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 668.34 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/668.34 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 668.34 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 258,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,246.58/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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