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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.34, 669.79 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.34, 669.79 and 286.18 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.34 : 669.79 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.34/669.79 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.34x = 669.79 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.34x = 191,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,681.22/485.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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