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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.26, 669.94 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.26, 669.94 and 374.52 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.26 : 669.94 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.26/669.94 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.26x = 669.94 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.26x = 250,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,905.93/485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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