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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.25, 669.69 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.25, 669.69 and 310.74 is: 428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.25 : 669.69 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.25/669.69 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.25x = 669.69 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.25x = 208,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,099.47/485.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.85

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