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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.32, 669.96 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.32, 669.96 and 319.62 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.32 : 669.96 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.32/669.96 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.32x = 669.96 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.32x = 214,132.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,132.62/485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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