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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.40, 669.93 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.40, 669.93 and 387.90 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.40 : 669.93 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.40/669.93 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.40x = 669.93 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.40x = 259,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,865.85/485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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