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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.39, 669.87 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.39, 669.87 and 288.87 is: 398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.39 : 669.87 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.39/669.87 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.39x = 669.87 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.39x = 193,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,505.35/485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.66

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