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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.30, 669.48 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.30, 669.48 and 319.52 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.30 : 669.48 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.30/669.48 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.30x = 669.48 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.30x = 213,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,912.25/485.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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