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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.33, 669.74 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.33, 669.74 and 286.18 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.33 : 669.74 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.33/669.74 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.33x = 669.74 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.33x = 191,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,666.19/485.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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