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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.38, 669.61 and 288.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.38, 669.61 and 288.85 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.38 : 669.61 = 288.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.38/669.61 = 288.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.38x = 669.61 × 288.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.38x = 193,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,414.45/485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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