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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 669.04 and 372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 669.04 and 372.91 is: 514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 669.04 = 372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/669.04 = 372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 669.04 × 372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 249,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,491.71/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.12

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