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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.29, 669.69 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.29, 669.69 and 275.46 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.29 : 669.69 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.29/669.69 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.29x = 669.69 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.29x = 184,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,472.81/485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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