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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.36, 669.79 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.36, 669.79 and 286.14 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.36 : 669.79 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.36/669.79 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.36x = 669.79 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.36x = 191,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,653.71/485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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