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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 669.81 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 669.81 and 391.74 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 669.81 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/669.81 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 669.81 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 262,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,391.37/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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