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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 669.84 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 669.84 and 288.92 is: 398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 669.84 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/669.84 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 669.84 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 193,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,526.82/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.68

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