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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.30, 669.56 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.30, 669.56 and 275.46 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.30 : 669.56 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.30/669.56 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.30x = 669.56 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.30x = 184,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,437.00/485.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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