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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 669.74 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 669.74 and 275.49 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 669.74 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/669.74 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 669.74 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 184,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,505.30/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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