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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.28, 669.77 and 288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.28, 669.77 and 288.80 is: 398.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.28 : 669.77 = 288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.28/669.77 = 288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.28x = 669.77 × 288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.28x = 193,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,424.78/485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.58

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