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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 669.45 and 307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 669.45 and 307.95 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 669.45 = 307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/669.45 = 307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 669.45 × 307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 206,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,157.13/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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