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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.34, 669.57 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.34, 669.57 and 288.66 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.34 : 669.57 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.34/669.57 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.34x = 669.57 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.34x = 193,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,278.08/485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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