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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.26, 669.62 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.26, 669.62 and 275.46 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.26 : 669.62 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.26/669.62 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.26x = 669.62 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.26x = 184,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,453.53/485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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