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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.23, 669.67 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.23, 669.67 and 298.68 is: 412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.23 : 669.67 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.23/669.67 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.23x = 669.67 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.23x = 200,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,016.29/485.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.21

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