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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.34, 669.04 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.34, 669.04 and 298.50 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.34 : 669.04 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.34/669.04 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.34x = 669.04 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.34x = 199,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,708.44/485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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