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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 669.73 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 669.73 and 275.39 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 669.73 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/669.73 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 669.73 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 184,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,432.91/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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